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Health and Sickness - Mental and Physical Pain

Here you will learn some English words related to mental and physical pain such as "cramp", "ache", and "spasm".

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backache
[noun]

a pain in someone's back

Ex: My dad often suffers backache after a long day at work .
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colic
[noun]

a condition in babies where they cry a lot and seem uncomfortable, usually because of stomach pain or gas

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cramp
[noun]

a sudden painful contraction in a muscle due to fatigue

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crick
[noun]

a sudden, sharp pain or discomfort, often linked to muscle stiffness, commonly occurring in areas like the neck, back, or other parts of the body

Ex: A long drive triggered an upper crick, limiting head movement .
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earache
[noun]

a pain inside the ear

Ex: Wearing earplugs in a noisy environment can prevent earache.
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a trauma caused by a physical reaction to electrical currents flowing through one's body

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eyestrain
[noun]

discomfort or fatigue in the eyes, often caused by prolonged reading, screen time, or other activities requiring intense visual focus

Ex: Using lubricating eye drops can alleviate dryness associated eyestrain.
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mild limb discomfort experienced by children during periods of rapid growth, typically between ages 3 and 12, though not directly caused by growth itself

Ex: A warm bath before bedtime may ease the discomfort growing pains.
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headache
[noun]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Ex: Too much caffeine can sometimes cause headache.
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lumbago
[noun]

lower back pain, often characterized by discomfort, stiffness, or muscle tension in the lumbar region of the spine

Ex: Sitting for extended periods may contribute to the development lumbago.
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the sensation of tiny sharp points poking into the skin or a mild numbing feeling, often felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, caused when pressure is put on nerves

Ex: I ’ll have to move because I ’m starting to pins and needles in my foot .
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toothache
[noun]

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

Ex: She scheduled an appointment with her dentist to treat toothache.
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a condition characterized by painful involuntary movement or stiffness in the hand or forearm caused by excessive writing

Ex: Occupational therapy can aid individuals with writer's cramp.
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ache
[noun]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

Ex: She woke up with a ache in her neck .
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agony
[noun]

severe physical or mental pain

Ex: Patients with severe burns often experience agony during treatment .
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anguish
[noun]

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

Ex: Facing a personal crisis , she sought therapy to help navigate the anguish and emotional pain .
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a feeling of pain or discomfort in a part of the body that is swollen or sensitive, often caused by allergens, chemicals, or injuries

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neuralgia
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a stabbing or burning pain along a nerve, often caused by irritation or damage to the nerve

Ex: Neuropathic pain conditions , such as neuralgia, require specialized treatment .
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pang
[noun]

a brief, intense physical pain or discomfort

Ex: A pang shot through her ankle as she twisted it on the uneven pavement .
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smart
[noun]

an intense, stinging physical pain or discomfort, usually caused by a wound or a fresh cut

Ex: A sharp smart shot through his arm when he tried to sanitize his wound.
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spasm
[noun]

a sudden, uncontrollable tightening or contraction of a muscle

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stab
[noun]

a sudden, intense sensation of an emotion

Ex: The sudden loss of her pet brought a stabbing pain of grief that she couldn't shake off.
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suffering
[noun]

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

Ex: suffering of the victims of the natural disaster continued for days .
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throb
[noun]

a steady or beating sensation of pain or discomfort, often like a heartbeat, commonly felt in areas like the head or muscles

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torment
[noun]

extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

Ex: The character in the novel endured torment as he struggled with inner demons .
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torture
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extreme pain or distress inflicted upon someone, often deliberately and cruelly

Ex: He found solace in music , using it as a way to escape the torture of his traumatic past .
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twinge
[noun]

a brief, intense sensation of discomfort or pain in a specific area of the body

Ex: He felt twinge of discomfort in his stomach after the spicy meal .
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griping
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a sharp or intense pain in the stomach area, often because of digestive issues or menstruation

Ex: Dietary changes may alleviate griping and bloating.
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a condition where sudden pressure changes cause nitrogen bubbles in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and fatigue

Ex: Ascending gradually is crucial in decompression sickness in high-altitude activities .
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the pain felt in muscles, tendons, etc. caused by repeated pressure or movements

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any discomfort or pressure felt in the chest area, that can be because of heart issues, digestive problems, or muscle strain

Ex: chest pain prompted a visit to the emergency room for evaluation .
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a pain in or near someone's stomach

Ex: stomachache was so severe that he had to visit the hospital .
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discomfort or pain that arises from various structures in the mouth and face, including the jaw joints, muscles, teeth, nerves, and other related tissues

Ex: orofacial pain affected Sarah 's quality of life , making it hard for her to enjoy her favorite foods .
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